Motorcycle accident in Berchtesgaden: 36-year-old fights for his life!

Motorcycle accident in Berchtesgaden: 36-year-old fights for his life!

on Saturday evening, April 5, 2025, there was a serious motorcycle accident in Oberau, Bischofswiesen, Bavaria. A 36-year-old man from Bischofswiesen fell around 7 p.m. after he came off from Auer Strasse in a curve and fell to the ground. The driver was initially passed out when the rescue workers arrived.

The rescue workers used included a ambulance from Berchtesgaden as well as the Berchtesgaden emergency doctor and the Traunstein rescue helicopter "Christoph 14". The volunteer fire brigade was also on site to secure the scene of the accident and regulate the traffic. Paramedics and emergency doctor took care of the injured before he was transported to the Traunstein Clinic. The police of the Berchtesgaden office took over the accident.

Current traffic safety in Bavaria

The accident in Bischofswiesen falls into a context that is important for traffic safety in Bavaria. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) recently turned to the public with positive news about traffic safety. In 2024, roaddents in Bavaria fell to 495, which is the lowest level for 70 years, with the exception of 2020 and 2021. In addition, the number of traffic accidents has dropped by 2.0 percent to 381,063 However,

Herrmann also pointed out the risk of country roads, where the majority of fatal accidents are done. In addition, an increase in killed cyclists was registered on 94, 42 of whom were traveling with pedelecs. In order to improve safety for cyclists, Herrmann plans nationwide measures, especially for children and seniors. In May 2025, a focus on cycling safety is expected to be expected.

upcoming measures to improve security

It is planned to create 1,500 kilometers of new bike paths in Bavaria by 2030. The police presence on bicycles is also increased, with over 800 police officers roam to ensure security. Bernadette Felsch, chair of the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC), expressed concern about the high number of cyclists killed and called for the expansion of a secure network of cycle paths as well as protective measures against large vehicles.

The interior minister also appealed to road users to observe the traffic rules and reduce the speed. The increase in accidents under the influence of drugs, especially through cannabis, was also discussed. Herrmann criticized the partialization of cannabis in terms of traffic safety and referred to the distraction through mobile phone use as another serious reason for accident.

The events related to motorcycle accident and general trends in traffic safety underline the importance of preventive measures and the education of traffic safety, which is treated as a primary topic in Bavaria.